“History never looks like history when you are living through it.” ~John W. Gardner, politician “It is a great pity that every human being does not, at an early stage of his life, have to write a historical work. He would then realize that the human race is in quite a jam about truth.” ~RebeccaRead the Rest…

I married three of the most gorgeous baby boomer starlets. My first wife was also a beautiful actress, but not as well know. She made up for that by being the grandniece of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. As you can see, they all look alike. I fell for that type. I was the type everyRead the Rest…

“Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte “Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.” ~H. L. Mencken, journalist “It is the soothing thing about history that it does repeat itself.” ~Gertrude Stein 1997: Newscaster David Brinkley, 74, retires after 54 years. 1990: Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood’s walkRead the Rest…

Hopefully, no one is asking “Who is Kato Kaelin?” For a magic moment, I was one of the hottest celebrities in the world. I guess I’m the baby boomer poster boy for that pop culture “15 minutes of fame.” In fact, a few years after the O.J. trial, I went on a speaking tour billedRead the Rest…

“It might be a good idea if the various countries of the world would occasionally swap history books, just to see what other people are doing with the same set of facts.” ~Bill Vaughan, journalist “Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.” ~Anonymous 2011: The U.S. officially ends its “Don’t ask, Don’t tell”Read the Rest…

“All television is educational television. The question is: what is it teaching?” ~Nicholas Johnson, former head of the Federal Communications Commission “Television an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn’t have in your home. ” ~David Frost “Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover.” ~Homer Simpson 1989: LA Law is theRead the Rest…

“History portrays everything as if it could not have come otherwise. History is on the side of what happened. ” ~Elias Canetti, writer. “History offers some consolation by reminding us that sin has flourished in every age.” ~Will and Ariel Durant, historians 1993: The borough of Queens, New York begins mandatory recycling. 1991: America winsRead the Rest…

You probably know me as the notorious “Hollywood Madame.” I regard it as a pop culture badge of honor. My exclusive client list, never revealed, looked like a Hollywood baby boomer Who’s Who. I served 21 months in jail. No regrets. What I did isn’t a real crime. Unfortunately, my father, a prominent pediatrician, wasRead the Rest…

“Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.” ~ Plato “The real history does not get written, because it is not in people’s brains but in their nerves and vitals.” ~ Alfred North Whitehead, philosopher 2004: Republicans nominate George W. Bush. 1992: Emmys! Outstanding Television Comedy Series and Best Drama Series are announced. 1987: MichaelRead the Rest…

“History is never antiquated, because humanity is always fundamentally the same.” ~Walter Rauschenbusch, theologian “History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren’t there.” ~George Santayana, philosopher 2011: Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs resigns over poor health issues. 1991: Cheers. Cheers wins Emmys for Best Television Comedy, BestRead the Rest…